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By CINDY MAHAN . ■ Rappaktemock Ncwi Staff Writer j The Blue Moon Cafe in Sberryville was bom when owners Chaz Greene and John Loretti decided to pool their many years of restaurant experience and open their own business.
They opened on Oct. 5, said Chef Greene, "on a wing and a prayer." j The bdilding, which most recently housed the restaurant "High on the M°g." “ just west of Mountainside Market on U.S. 211. The restaurant
several others coming or going to Shenandoah National Park.
| Mr. Loretti's restaurant experience includes managing Napoleon's restaurijnt in Warrenton for a number of y^ars. He moved to Castleton five years ago and most recently worked as ajcontractor. "One morning I woke up aid said, 1 quit,"' he said, and that same day found the building for the Spue Moon Cafe. L Both men agreed they would not have taken on the project without the other. Chef Greene, obviously pleased wish their new business, said, "We are heje to stay. This is the last stop for both of us."
Chef Greene has many years of 'cdoking experience, including a three year stint as chef at Napoleon's. He began his career at Blackie's House of Beef in Washington, D.C., and Nathan's in Georgetown, and has since gained experience at more local restaurants, including the 1763 Inn in Upperville and the Bleu Rock Inn.
Chef Greene said that he had never had any intention of being a chef until a friend told him he had the skills to wbrk in a restaurant. His career now spans over 15 years, and the various kitchens he has worked in have given him a background in cooking many types of ethnic foods.
attracts not only many local people but
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